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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 20, 1951

Well, I can't answer that question until I find out what the Congress is going to do.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 20, 1951

I don't know what shape that bill will be in until it comes to me for signature.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 19, 1951

The participating departments and agencies shall afford to the Director and the staff such assistance and access to information as may be specifically requested by the Director in carrying out his assigned duties.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 19, 1951

In performing its functions, the board shall utilize to the maximum extent the facilities and resources of the participating departments and agencies.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 18, 1951

After consultation with appropriate Government officials and representatives of private shipping, I find and proclaim that private shipping is not available on reasonable terms and conditions for transportation of supplies made available…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 14, 1951

This order shall become effective at the close of business in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 1951, and shall at that time supersede all prior Executive orders to the extent that they are in conflict with this order.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 10, 1951

To keep power rates down, the Government has built many transmission lines to load centers and, in most instances, has served preference customers directly over its own transmission facilities.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 10, 1951

To minimize the burden upon those furnishing statistical data needed by the various Federal agencies.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 10, 1951

This bill, as it passed the House, makes such a sweeping attack on Government transmission lines that it would actually limit the supply of critically-needed power.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 8, 1951

This manpower conservation program should be given top priority throughout the executive branch.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1951

I think if you will read the Executive order I signed this morning you will find out what my views are.

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